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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400F + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

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90 / 100
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Apex Performer

Top 10% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
87%
VS
GPU
93%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400F

25,292 Benchmark Score
Top 13% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

27,425 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT form a desktop pairing that sits at the 75th combined percentile, placing it above most current systems. The CPU, a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake-S part, delivers strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and a single-core score of 3191, while the GPU, a 12 GB RDNA 2.0 part, holds the 72nd GPU percentile. The measured data across 50+ games shows this is a capable 1080p and 1440p machine, with an average frame rate of 124.4 FPS across all tested titles.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400F is built on the Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process, featuring 10 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it operates within a 65 W TDP. The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a PCIe Gen 5 interface providing 16 lanes from the CPU. It lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU.

Benchmark results show a processor that scales well with thread count. The 3DMark scores progress from 960 in single-thread to 3459 in 4-thread, 5591 in 8-thread, and 7314 in 16-thread tests, indicating efficient core utilization. Cinebench R23 results of 22604 multi-core and 3191 single-core place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 25292 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, delta 0%), while it trails the Intel Core 5 120 (25362, -0.3%) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365, -0.3%) by a negligible margin, and leads the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201, 0.4%).

For real workloads, the 16 threads handle heavily parallel tasks like video encoding and 3D rendering well, as evidenced by the PassMark multi-thread score of 25032 and Cinebench R23 multi-core result. The single-thread performance of 3191 in Cinebench R23 and 3634 in PassMark single-thread ensures responsive day-to-day operation and strong performance in lightly threaded applications. The data compression score of 311364 and integer math score of 79942 suggest solid productivity capability, while the floating-point score of 60539 supports scientific and engineering applications.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The pairing delivers excellent 1080p esports performance, with Counter-Strike 2 hitting 187.5 FPS, Valorant reaching 424.5 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 221 FPS. At 1440p, these titles still exceed 124 FPS in CS2 and 145 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege, making it ideal for 144Hz monitors.

Streaming: The 16 threads provide ample headroom for simultaneous gameplay and encoding, with the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 ensuring minimal frame drops during broadcast. Games like Call of Duty: Warzone run at 140.1 FPS at 1080p, leaving CPU resources available for streaming software.

Video Editing: The multi-core performance, highlighted by the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and PassMark multi-thread score of 25032, handles 4K timeline scrubbing and export tasks effectively. The 12 GB VRAM on the GPU accelerates effects rendering and preview playback.

3D Rendering: Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8892 and R15 multi-core score of 2278 indicate strong CPU rendering capability for CPU-based renderers. GPU-accelerated renderers benefit from the RX 6700 XT's 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 26.43 TFLOPS FP16, allowing for real-time viewport interaction.

Software Development: Compilation tasks leverage the 16 threads, with the PassMark data encryption score of 16608 and extended instructions score of 19847 showing solid cryptographic and SIMD performance. The single-thread score of 1996 in Geekbench ensures snappy IDE responsiveness.

Student and Office Work: Productivity applications run effortlessly with the 3DMark 2-thread score of 1880 and PassMark single-thread score of 3634. The 65 W TDP keeps power consumption modest for long study sessions, while the 20 MB L3 cache accelerates repeated document and spreadsheet operations.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i5-13400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 25292 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201, 0.4% delta). It trails the Intel Core 5 120 (25362, -0.3%) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365, -0.3%) by only 0.3%, making them statistically equivalent in overall performance.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and closest competitors?

A: The RX 6700 XT sits in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 27425 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (27435, 0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (27565, -0.5% delta). It leads the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell (27135, 1.1% delta) and trails the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (27839, -1.5% delta).

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The Core i5-13400F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This gives builders flexibility to choose between the lower cost of DDR4 or the higher bandwidth of DDR5, though the memory bus remains dual-channel for both types.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the Core i5-13400F has no integrated graphics, as indicated by the null value for that field. A discrete GPU, such as the paired RX 6700 XT, is mandatory for any display output.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RX 6700 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, and the GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units.

Q: How does the combined system rank in performance?

A: The CPU+GPU pairing achieves a 75th combined percentile, with a pair rank of 1828 out of 3732 pairs by FPS. The average frame rate across all tested games is 124.4 FPS, confirming this as a solidly above-average gaming configuration.

Q: What are the power supply requirements?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 230 W with a suggested PSU of 550 W. The CPU's TDP is 65 W, so the combined system draws manageable power, and the GPU requires both a 6-pin and an 8-pin power connector.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the CPU and GPU is well-matched for most workloads. The CPU's 77th percentile and GPU's 72nd percentile are within 5 points, indicating neither component dramatically outperforms the other. In gaming, the pair rank of 1828 out of 3732 puts it in the top half of all tested combinations, with an average FPS of 124.4 across all games.

At 1080p, the CPU becomes the limiting factor in CPU-bound scenarios. For instance, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 411 FPS, which is far above the GPU's rendering capacity, showing the CPU can push extremely high frame rates. However, in GPU-bound titles like Cyberpunk 2077 at 55.6 FPS, the RX 6700 XT's rendering capability caps performance. The CPU's single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark single-thread prevents it from bottlenecking most games, as even the most demanding esports titles see high frame rates.

At 1440p, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint. Games like Red Dead Redemption 2 drop to 37.9 FPS, and Cyberpunk 2077 falls to 41.8 FPS, indicating the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and compute power are the limiting factors. The CPU still provides enough headroom, as evidenced by the 3DMark 8-thread score of 5591, which exceeds the demands of most current titles.

At 4K, the GPU is definitively the bottleneck. The average frame rate drops to around 40-60 FPS in many titles, with heavy games like Ark: Survival Ascended at 7.6 FPS being unplayable. The CPU's multi-threaded performance is sufficient for 4K gaming, but the GPU's 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 compute is insufficient for high-fidelity 4K rendering.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 25292, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its best results come from Cinebench R23 multi-core (22604) and PassMark multi-thread (25032), while single-thread performance is represented by Geekbench single-core (1996) and Cinebench R23 single-core (3191). The 3DMark suite shows progression from 960 (single-thread) to 3459 (4-thread), 5591 (8-thread), and 7314 (16-thread), with max-threads at 7307.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 27425, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The PassMark G3D score of 19786 is the standout result, while Geekbench Vulkan (93500) and Metal (130896) show strong API-specific performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2435 indicates solid DirectX 12 capability, and PassMark GPU compute of 9336 supports non-graphics workloads.

The combined picture is a system that excels in multi-threaded CPU tasks and 1080p/1440p gaming. The CPU's 16 threads and the GPU's 2560 shading units work in concert to deliver an average gaming FPS of 124.4, which is above the median for all tested pairs. The 75th combined percentile reflects this synergistic balance, with neither component severely limiting the other in most real-world scenarios.

Who Should Build It

This system targets gamers who prioritize high-refresh-rate play at 1080p and solid performance at 1440p. The measured FPS in esports titles—187.5 in CS2, 424.5 in Valorant, and 221 in Rainbow Six Siege at 1080p—makes it ideal for competitive players. At 1440p, these titles still run above 124 FPS in CS2 and 145 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege, enabling high-refresh 1440p monitors for less demanding games.

Content creators working with 1080p or 1440p video will benefit from the CPU's 16 threads and the GPU's 12 GB VRAM. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 accelerates rendering, while the GPU's 384.0 GB/s bandwidth handles large texture loads and effects processing. Developers compiling large codebases can leverage the PassMark data compression score of 311364 and integer math score of 79942 for faster build times.

Students and office workers will find the single-thread responsiveness sufficient for daily tasks, with the Geekbench single-core score of 1996 ensuring smooth browser and document performance. Small business workstations can rely on the 65 W CPU TDP for low operating costs, while the GPU's compute capability (9336 PassMark GPU compute) supports light machine learning or data visualization tasks. The 12 GB VRAM is particularly useful for CAD or 3D modeling software that benefits from larger frame buffers.

Gaming Performance

The measured data confirms this system as a strong 1080p performer with good 1440p capability. At 1080p ultra settings, esports and competitive titles achieve very high frame rates: Valorant at 424.5 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 411 FPS, Roblox at 240 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 221 FPS. These numbers indicate the CPU and GPU combination is well-suited for high-refresh 1080p monitors (144Hz or higher).

For AAA games at 1080p, performance remains playable but not extreme. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 140.1 FPS, Doom at 137.1 FPS, and Assetto Corsa at 110 FPS. More demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 (55.6 FPS) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (51.5 FPS) require settings adjustments for higher frame rates, but are playable at ultra.

At 1440p, the system transitions from high-refresh to standard 60 FPS territory. Esports titles still excel: Valorant at 360.5 FPS, CS2 at 124 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege at 145 FPS. AAA games see significant drops, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 41.8 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 37.9 FPS, indicating that 1440p ultra settings are only viable for less demanding titles or with reduced graphics settings.

At 4K, the system struggles with modern AAA games. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 27.8 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 28.1 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended to 7.6 FPS, making it unplayable. However, esports and lighter titles remain playable: Valorant at 287.2 FPS, Roblox at 91 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 at 67.2 FPS. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K textures, but the GPU's compute power is insufficient for high-fidelity 4K rendering in demanding games.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i5-13400F, a Raptor Lake-S 10-core, 16-thread processor, with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, a Navi 22 RDNA 2.0 GPU with 12 GB GDDR6 memory. The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform with DDR4/DDR5 memory support, while the GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16 and requires a 550 W PSU.

The system's 75th combined percentile places it above the majority of tested configurations. The CPU's 77th percentile and GPU's 72nd percentile are closely matched, preventing significant bottlenecking in most workloads. The pair rank of 1828 out of 3732 confirms this as a mid-to-upper tier gaming system.

The build class is desktop, meaning it's designed for stationary use with full-size components. The GPU is dual-slot, measuring 267 mm in length, 110 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, requiring adequate case clearance. The CPU's 65 W TDP and GPU's 230 W TDP keep total system power manageable, allowing for standard cooling solutions.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This provides flexibility for builders, though the memory bus width remains fixed. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes from the CPU offers high bandwidth for future expansion, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible.

The GPU has a TDP of 230 W and suggests a 550 W PSU, leaving headroom for additional components. The power connectors are 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin, which are standard for this class of GPU. The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with its successor being Navi III, so future upgrades would move to newer RDNA architectures.

The CPU's production status is active, meaning it remains available for purchase. A sensible next upgrade would be to increase memory capacity, as the dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support allows for up to the maximum supported by the motherboard. For gaming, the next meaningful GPU upgrade would target a model with higher compute performance, given that the current GPU's 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 is the limiting factor at 1440p and 4K in demanding titles. The CPU's 16 threads and 20 MB L3 cache provide enough headroom to support a more powerful GPU without becoming a bottleneck in most games.